Tight ends coach Steve Casula visited Ludwig in Montana on Monday and helped secure his commitment. Ludwig becomes the first tight end for the Wolverines in the 2026 class – a position of need after top-100 prospect Andrew Olesh flipped to Penn State during the early signing window last cycle.

Michigan had made tight end Matt Ludwig a top priority on the recruiting trail, and that special attention from head coach Sherrone Moore and his staff has paid off for the Wolverines.

Michigan snags 4-star TE Matt Ludwig for 2026! Can he follow Colston Loveland’s path to stardom? See his skills & the Wolverines’ class!